This trip is all designed for the Rotary Exchange Students; enjoy it together with people from all over the world!

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1 Are you ready for a Dream? In this program you will get to know a different part of the United States - Florida! A place full of natural beauties and fun. Our first stop will be Everglades City, where you will take part in probably the biggest adventure of your life at Everglades National Park; the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The Everglades boasts rare and endangered species, it has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance significant to all people of the world. You will be part of an experimental exploration adventure crossing the park, paddling and interacting with the wild life around you. Manatee, Dolphins, Sharks, Rays and the American Bald Eagle are some of the animals you might see on this optional tour. After this tour you will continue to Orlando to meet up with those starting the tour in Orlando. Upon arrival in Orlando we will be ready to start our Disney Tour; where most of the amusement parks are located. We'll have the chance to visit and enjoy the attractions of many of the Disney Parks including The Magic Kingdom where we will take part in the Youth Education Series (YES), a one of a kind educational experience. Curriculum-based, academic journeys examine and explore the scientific, cultural, creative, and natural exhibits of Walt Disney World. Specially trained facilitators use a captivating mixture of thought-provoking information, hands-on experiences, and fun to involve students in the learning process.next we'll have fun at the Epcot Center where you may feel at home enjoying the world-wide attractions, shops and restaurants. The visit to the Hollywood Studios comes ahead and also the opportunity to experience thrilling attractions and live action shows. Downtown Disney will also be visited for those of you that like to shop, also many of Disney's theaters and shows are located there. Our journey will also lead us to the NASA Kennedy Space Center, where it may be possible to take a tour around the center, take a look in real spacecrafts, and be part of a space trip simulation. To finish the trip we will have a relaxing time in Daytona Beach where we will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the wonders of Florida and the many new friends. This trip is all designed for the Rotary Exchange Students; enjoy it together with people from all over the world!

2 Trip Program Optional Tour - Everglades Day 1 December 6th - Monday Arrival at Miami airport, pick up and transfer to hotel (your airline tickets must be issued by us, as we are setting up the arrival times close to each other) for the students who chose the Optional Everglades Tour. Dinner (not included). Orientation Important information about this trip and tips on how you can make the most of it will be given. Day 2 December 7th Tuesday Breakfast then check out. Early departure to Everglades City. 10:00am. Orientation, safety and paddling training and lunch. Noon launch our canoes and begin paddling to the island campsite: we will break up into groups; each will have a group leader (who is also a Florida Master Naturalist), we will paddle to a remote barrier island. Mid afternoon break. We will arrive at the Everglades campsite at sunset and set up our tents on the island. Dinner and rest. Day 3 December 8th Wednesday Breakfast and activities in Everglades Park In addition to the paddling training and experience, there will be at least two other learning modules with guest speakers. One will be a marine biologist. We will sample the waters with seine nets and identify the various species discovered. Each student can choose from, i.e. fishing, wilderness medicine, edible plant identification, survival techniques, etc. This is an excellent learning experience. Lunch. The evening will be a hearty meal around a big campfire. Day 4 December 9th Thursday (Last day Everglades tour) Day 1 Disney Tour Early wake up, breakfast and paddle back to Everglades City. Lunch upon arrival and departure to Miami Airport for flight to Orlando. Departure to Orlando. Start the Disney Tour Students Arrival at Orlando Airport from various locations; transfer to hotel. Dinner (not included) and orientation Important information about this trip and tips on how you can make the most of it will be given.

3 Trip Program Day 2 December 10th Friday (Day 5 for Everglades participants) Early wake up, breakfast and visit to Magic Kingdom; the most popular of the Disney Parks. First we will embark in a fantasy learning experience joining one of the YES programs: Disney s World of Physics: Properties of Motion. Explore the physics concept of mechanics at select Magic Kingdom Park attractions. This interactive program casts students into the role of Theme Park scientists as they enjoy examinations and activities of the basic properties of force, motion and gravity. Then we will be free to explore this amazing park and its attractions that include boat cruises and railroads. We will return to the hotel after watching the fireworks. Then, resting for early wake up the following day. Day 3 December 11th Saturday (Day 6 for Everglades participants) Early wake up, breakfast and visit Epcot Center. Epcot Center is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. You ll have the opportunity to experience at one stop many shops, attractions and restaurants from all over the world! Return to the hotel after the fireworks, small gathering for announcements and rest. Day 4 December 12th Sunday (Day 7 for Everglades participants) Early wake up, breakfast and visit to Hollywood Studios a park designed to entertain! You ll be able to experience Hollywood-style live action shows and thrilling attractions such as the world famous Tower of Terror. Then we ll visit Downtown Disney the land of Disney s attractions that include shopping, dining, theaters and shows. Day 5 December 13th Monday (Day 8 for Everglades participants) Early wake up, breakfast and visit to NASA Kennedy Space Center. This center is considered NASA s major gateway to exploring, discovering and understanding the universe. Seasonally, rockets and aircrafts are launched from there, attracting a large audience. You ll have the chance to explore the mysteries of space, you may be able to take a look at real spacecrafts and possibly be part of a space trip simulation. Take a look: Then we will head on to Daytona Beach one of the world s most famous beaches in which you can find many attractions such as beachfront parks and restaurants, water sports such as surfing, boating and kayaking. Daytona is also known for serving as scenario for many movies and for being the hometown of motorcycle and stock car competitions such as NASCAR and home of the Daytona International Speedway where The Great American Race also known as the Daytona 500 takes place. Day 6 December 14th Tuesday (Day 9 for Everglades participants) Breakfast and check out of hotel. Depart to Orlando Airport. Check in for your USA destination flight at the appropriate airline. End of tour. Travel by air to your host city where you will meet your host family or Rotary.

4 Information Disney Tour Price: $ USD Optional Everglades Tour Price: $ USD INCLUSIONS: Coordinator and chaperone. PAYMENT: Disney Inclusions: Ÿ Transportation in Orlando including bus from/to Orlando airport to/from hotel and to/from all parks and activities as listed on the tour. Ÿ Breakfast everyday Ÿ 4 Meals Lunch or Dinner on days 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Disney tour. Meals not included on travel days, days 1 and 6. Ÿ 5 Nights at a Hotel Ÿ 3 day Disney pass including the participation on the Youth Educational Series (YES)* Ÿ Entry to NASA. Everglades Inclusions: Ÿ 2 Nights camping Ÿ 1 Night in Miami Ÿ Breakfast everyday Ÿ All Meals on Day 2 and 3 (while camping) and breakfast and lunch on Day 4. No meals on Day 1; arrival day. Ÿ Everglades' Experiential Course and gear with specialized personal* Ÿ Transportation from Miami airport to hotel to Everglades and back to Miami airport. Your payment must be in: Check: Please send check (be sure to put the name of student as it appears in the passport on the bottom of the check) payable to: Terra North America Tours. Please send the check to the address below: Terra North America Tours st Street SE Auburn WA By paying the deposit the student agrees with all the terms and conditions of the trip including the cancellation policy (under our general conditions on our website at NOT INCLUDED: Airfare from/to the closest airport to your host town to/from Orlando or Miami Airfare from Miami to Orlando for the participants in the Everglades Tour Transportation from/to your home to/from the airport where you will board for departure to Miami/Orlando Extra expenses Meals not listed above. RESERVATION: You must go to Terra North America website at to complete the registration form for this trip. All the documents must be sent to Terra North America. You may send to the address above along with payment, you may scan and a copy to kiersten@terranorthamerica.com while the originals are in the mail however the original are required prior to departing on the tour. A photocopy of the student's passport (just page with exact name YOUR RESERVATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE COMPLETED on it) is required, please mail that to Terra North America or scan AND SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 5TH, After that date that and it to kiersten@terranorthamerica.com spaces will be sold based on availability with a first come first served basis and payment in full will be required at time of WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENT, THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE booking. ALLOWED TO TRAVEL For non Central States students, in addition to the above Please refer to our website ( for document you must also submit the following: detailed and updated information as we reserve the right to make Authorization from your natural parents. You will find our changes to our tours at anytime. authorization form on our website. Copy of your life / health insurance. Be sure to also carry a copy of this with you on the tour. Authorization from your district chair / responsible for your program.

5 Important * YES Program ropertiesofmotion2009.pdf ropertiesofmotion(121008).pdf *Everglades Adventure The Everglades National Park is a wonderful wilderness to camp, paddle and fish. But for the best experience it is important that we are all properly prepared. Please understand that we are canoeing and camping in a wild environment regardless of current weather conditions, always putting safety first. We will be out of the range of most cell phones and stores. However, the guides do carry VHF radios, satellite phones and satellite tracking devices in case of emergencies. Most all our provisions, supplies and water must be carried with us on the canoes or kayaks and all trash must be carried out. There are no freshwater showers and no running water so we will be dry camping. These are Leave No Trace courses. Everglades Area Tours will be providing all canoes, safety equipment, guides, tents, sleeping gear, food provisions and cooking gear. You will only need to bring your personal gear as outlined below. It is suggested that you pack your gear in small, waterproof dry bags. On the canoes, several small bags pack better than one large bag. You need to be comfortable with these physical requirements. You will be on a multi-day canoeing/camping trip in Everglades National Park. We will be base camping on a remote island location for two days. You must be able to swim and to paddle a canoe at least 8 miles per day and at times against winds and tides. As well, you must be able to sit in a kayak/canoe for extended periods with exposure to the sun. A Personal Flotation Device (PFD) must be worn while in the canoes. You will be sharing a tent with another student. We have release forms that will need to be completed prior to beginning the course. The course is completely outfitted and provisioned except for your personal gear. However, many guests prefer to bring their own sleeping bags. Please let us know, in advance, if you wish to bring your own. Also, please retain and use the following check list for your personal items. The meal plan will be finalized closer to the trip based on the dietary and medical information received from each student.

6 Checklist WHAT SHOULD I BRING? - Personal Item Checklist Essential Items For all Students - Disney and Everglades Tours Ÿ Original Passport Ÿ Sun hat Ÿ Sun block Ÿ Prescription glasses and/or contact lenses with spares Ÿ Medicines you might take with spares Ÿ Personal hygiene items Ÿ Underwear clothing Ÿ Outerwear clothing Ÿ Light jacket Ÿ Swimsuit Ÿ Camera Ÿ Lots of enthusiasm Everglades Essentials For those going on Everglades Tour Ÿ Dry bag Ÿ Polarized sun glasses Ÿ Lip balm Ÿ Wet or Wading shoes Ÿ Rain coat Ÿ Rain pants Ÿ Insect repellent Ÿ Protective footwear that can get wet or even muddy Ÿ Two Nalgene type water containers Ÿ LED head lamp Ÿ Toilet paper Ÿ Shampoo and soap (biodegradable) Everglades Suggested Items For those going on the Everglades Tour Ÿ Binoculars Ÿ Reading material Ÿ Hydration pack ( Camel Back ) Ÿ Moist toweletts Ÿ Towel Ÿ Paddling gloves Ÿ Multi-tool with Knife (Be sure to put this in your Checked Bag! NOT ON YOUR HAND BAG)

7 General Conditions 1. English is the official language of the trip. 2. No traveler will be allowed to deviate from the itinerary or program established for the group. 3. The exchange student must arrive at the boarding place on the date and time established by the Organization. No student may arrive early without the approval of the Organization and his/her host district; if a student must arrive early, additional fees may apply, including but not limited to; hotel costs, meals, transportation to the hotel and any unforeseen expenses due to the early arrival. After the trip all students must return immediately and straight to his/her host city. 4. In bus trips, you must board/disembark at the boarding place closest to the city that you live in. Students who wish to board at a different boarding place must ask for previous authorization from the Organization and your host district 15 days prior to the departure of the trip. This possibility will depend on the availability of the bus seats. In this case, the student must pay for the chosen boarding place, if more expensive, and will not have right to a discount, if less expensive. 5. In case of bus trips, the Organization will be responsible for the Exchange Student's reception and transfer only at the boarding city, only if we receive complete arrival information 10 days prior to the beginning of the trip, if this information is not supplied by the student, he/she must pay for the transfer from the Bus Depot/Airport to the boarding place or accommodation. The boarding place for trips by air is at the last airport. 6. The Organization is not responsible for the student's transportation from their host cities to the boarding place. 7. It is strictly prohibited to possess, use or buy drugs of any kind including alcoholic beverages. 8. In relation to romantic relationships, we expect all travelers to respect the Rotary rules. 9. It is not allowed to make piercings or tattoos during the trip. 10. "Pranks" such as removing objects from supermarkets, stores, hotels etc. will be strictly punished and will be reported to your host district in addition to any legal ramifications such acts might bring about. 11. One or more Rotarians will accompany the group as Chaperones. 12. Some trips may require a guarantee deposit to cover fines charged for delay penalties, devolution of lost and found objects, warnings, etc. The remaining amount will be returned to the exchange students at the end of the trip (if the payment was done with a credit card, you'll have the money back on the same card, not in cash). 13. The timetable is shown in the program and should be respected. The Organization reserves the right to alter the itinerary or timetable in case of unforeseen circumstances or for the benefit of the group. If you do not respect the timetable, you will be charged a penalty. We expect you to be responsible, have group spirit, and be on time. 14. The trip coordinators will determine the departure and return time for all activities as well as the curfew for each night. 15. Extra expenditures: This will vary from person to person. We estimate that $20.00 USD per day for meals should be sufficient for most students. Use your own judgment on how much you will need to bring to cover expenses not included in the tour cost. You will be visiting places with a large variety of souvenirs, if you plan to shop bring more money. The trip doesn't include extra expenditures such as, but not limited to, telephone calls, not included meals, laundry, mini bar, etc. 16. Some attractions included on this trip have special prices for students, in order to benefit from it; you will need your Student ID. If you do not bring it, you may need to pay regular price for those attractions. 17. A Credit Card is a convenient and safe way to pay for a lot of your expenses. ATM's to obtain cash will be available, but maybe not when you need them, so we recommend you to have enough money between withdrawals. We suggest you have not less than $20.00 USD and not more than $ USD at all times. The Organization will not be responsible for any missing cash. 18. Take as little luggage as possible (15kg/33lb maximum). You will have to carry and be responsible for it at all times. Bring in your hand luggage all the personal belongings you will need during the trips such as toothbrush, medicines, camera etc. It is your responsibility to be informed about airlines policies regarding baggage, check in policies and all other aspects of travel. The Organization will not be responsible for any lost or damaged luggage. If it is under the care of a supplier, the supplier will apply its own policy and in most cases they do take responsibility for lost or stolen articles, therefore avoid bringing any expensive or valuable items. 19. The trip requires a minimum of 30 travelers to operate. The Organization reserves the right to cancel any trip that does not meet the minimum number of passengers. 20. Health Issues: Prepare before the trip by resting and eating well. If you take medication regularly, plan to bring enough for your entire trip. Attention: Your health is extremely important in order to enjoy the trip. Take good care of it! 21. Even if you can swim, USE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES! Those who cross the limit area established by the coordination staff will be strictly punished. 22. We will be often exposed to sunlight. Be careful and bring, and use, a lot of sun block. 23. By going on the trip, the exchange student authorizes the use of his/her image on the Organization promotional material such as brochures, website, videos, etc. 24. No exchange student is allowed to leave the hotel at night without the accompaniment/ authorization of a trip coordination member. 25. This is a cultural trip; therefore all the exchange students must attend all the activities in the program. 26. Do not forget to always communicate with your home/host family and Rotary Club. Anyone can follow the trip on Twitter, Facebook and Blog; we might ask you to post the latest happenings. 27. Some tours may include promotional items such as T-Shirts, Backpacks, Water Bottles, etc. These items must be ordered in advance to be available for the tour; therefore those that register for the tour within 25 days of departure may not be eligible to receive promotional items listed in the inclusions section of the tour. 28. In case you decide not to go on the trip, you should request the cancellation of your reservation. All requests must be received in writing and the following schedule applies to all for the Land portion of the tour: *Now to 45 days prior to departure: 10% of the total land price is nonrefundable. *44 to 30 days prior to departure 25% of the total land price is nonrefundable. *29 to 15 days prior to departure 50% of the total land price is nonrefundable. *14 to 8 days prior to departure 75% of the total land price is nonrefundable. *7 days or less prior to departure 100% of land cost is non-refundable. If you are able to find an exchange student to take your place and the change is possible, only 10% of the total land cost is non-refundable at any date. These amounts are necessary to cover prepaid expenses. These deadlines and penalties also apply if the student cannot attend the trip because he/she did not fulfill any of the reservation requirements. 29. Cancellation Policy for Air portion of the trip is as follows: the deposit (initial payment required on the program in order to guarantee your place) is non-refundable. Once the ticket has been issued (the ticket may be issued anytime without notice after the deposit is received) the cancelation rules for the airline will apply. Remember any refund will be the sole digression of the airline or airlines involved and the Organization holds no responsibility regarding the airlines final decision. The airlines may change the cancellation policy and/or fees at anytime including but not limited to cancellation fees, baggage fees, cost of meals and beverages. 30. IMPORTANT: We cannot live with a large number of people, for the time of the trip, without good organization and everyone's cooperation. The common goal needs to be respect. In cases of bad behavior or disrespect for the excursion rules, the exchange student may receive up to five warnings, according to the seriousness of his act and to the coordinator's judgment. It is possible to receive 5 warnings at one time based on the seriousness of the student's actions. Each warning will cost the student a fee and if he/she receives 5 warnings, his/her host district and the host family will be notified and that student will be sent to his/her host community immediately at his/her own expense. No refund will be given for the remainder of the tour. The student's Rotary District/Club will be notified of any warnings a student receives during the tour by the coordinators or chaperone and all warnings will accumulate from trip to trip the student takes with us.